Rachel Furness announces retirement | OneFootball

Furness retires following an impressive playing career for both club and country that spanned over 23 years, starting at Chester-le-Street Ladies.

A two-time promotion winner with Liverpool and Bristol City, the midfielder made over 100 appearances in the Barclays Women's Super League, representing the Reds, Robins, Reading, Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland. She also enjoyed a spell in Iceland with Grindavik.

In the early stages of her career, Furness spent four years with Newcastle United Women, crowning it as a full circle moment when she returned to her childhood club last summer.

During the 2024/25 season, she made 18 appearances for Becky Langley’s side, scoring two goals - including a header against Birmingham City in her final home game at Kingston Park.

Her decorated international career saw her pick up 95 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring a record-breaking 38 goals to become the all-time leading scorer across both the women's and men's national teams.

On finishing her career at Newcastle United Women, Furness said: "Returning to my childhood club was a dream come true. The little girl who once had a dream never imagined she would get to live it.

"This city, these fans - they will always have my heart."